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JUSTICE FOR JONE
July 6, 20080
The family and friends of Jone Knapton have waited a long five years for justice. Police share their frustration but know they may be just one phone call away from placing the final piece of the puzzle together. Jone went missing around the fourth of July 2003. Her body was found days later. Despite the $40,000 award fund generated by family and friends, the largest award we have ever offered, tips have slowed. We ask as you gather this Fourth of July that you please remember Jone and encourage anyone who may have any recollection, however slight, about the murder to call our tip line 309-762-9500. 



THEFTS REPORTED IN AREA CEMENTARIES
June 29, 2008
On June 18th 2008 the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department responded to Greenview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1201 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, where 30 brass, copper, and bronze flower vases were stolen. The vases are valued at $500 a piece. A few days later additional vases were stolen. Scumbags that steal from gravesites are some of the lowest forms of the criminal element. We have up to $1000 cash if you can call us with the names of the thieves or the current locations of the vases. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.

GANG ACTIVITY UNDER INVESTIGATION
May 18, 2008
On Tuesday the 22nd of April, around 9:30 PM, Moline Police responded to shots fired at Garfield Elementary school's east playground. Thankfully, no school children were present, but some young teens were on the playground and they may have been the target of the shooters. School officials, the police department, the faith community in the area, and neighbors are working together to address the recent gang activity in the area. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1000 cash reward for information leading to arrest of the individuals responsible for the shooting. The tip line is 309-762-9500.



HELP KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SAFE!
April 27, 2008
Spring is here! The warmer weather brings trees to bud and flowers to bloom. Unfortunately, the nicer weather will find police dealing with the stupid and the dangerous. Some may even be wandering in or near your neighborhood. We encourage everyone to start a neighborhood watch this week. Call your local police department and learn how easy it is to formally have your group recognized. The time to start a watch group is now!  Don’t wait until after an incident has happened. Talk to your neighbors, watch out for your neighbors, and above all else call your police department if you see anything out of the ordinary. Sometimes a license plate or vehicle description can make all the difference in the world. If a group of young men are starting to gather in the street call us! Don’t wait until shots are fired and everyone is on the run. To report crime anonymously for cash call our tip line 309-762-9500.   



CRIME STOPPERS WORKS!
April 20, 2008
So far this year we have had twenty-eight cases solved because of our concerned tipsters. From drug dealers and fugitives to far more serious crimes, our tip line has taken hundreds of your calls in an effort to keep our streets safe. Recently, area police have been busy tracking down those who would choose not to follow the law. The Crime Stoppers Board of Directors salute their efforts and pledge the Board’s support by working harder to encourage those individuals in the community with information on felony crime to come forward by calling our tip line 309-762-9500. By calling us you will stay anonymous and could receive up to $1000 cash if your information leads to an arrest.



FAMILY SEEKS JUSTICE IN MURDER OF AGNES KENNEDY
February 24, 2008
Agnes Kennedy was a daughter, a mother, and a grandmother. She became a murder victim on the 22nd of December 2007. Found lying in the north alley in the 1800 block of west of 8th Street in Davenport. Agnes was loved by many. A small sign of that is the $10,000 reward offered by the family and Crime Stoppers. The Board of Directors will provide their maximum of $1000 and the family is providing $9000 for the tip that leads to the arrest of a murderer. Davenport investigators believe someone with the information they are looking for may be afraid to come forward because they may be a drug user or involved in some other illegal activity. Detectives just need your information! Our tip line keeps you anonymous and will pay you $10,000 if your information leads to an arrest. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.

BURGLARY AT MOLINE HIGH SCHOOL UNSOLVED
January 21, 2008
Police are asking for your help regarding a break in at Moline High School. Sometime around 11PM on Saturday night the 29th of December a male white in a ski mask and unknown accomplices removed the hinge pins from an office door and made off with a lap top and a desk top computer. The thief then made his way to the gym where he was able to enter two locked offices, stealing two iMac laptops. The thief was captured by a security camera as he was covering the lens of the camera. The student Crime Stoppers Club at MHS and the adult Crime Stoppers Board are offering rewards for the identification of our burglar. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 762-9500. If
your tip leads to an arrest you will receive up to $1000 cash.     

BURGLARS ARE TARGETING CELL PHONE STORES
January 13, 2008
Recently, cellular telephone stores in Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline have been burglarized. Entry is usually made by smashing the front glass doors to the business. Our suspect, who police believe is a male white in his late teens or early twenties, then removes the entire cash register or cash drawer before making his escape. Again, we need your help. If your call to the Crime Stoppers tip line, 309-762-9500, leads police to the suspect you can receive up to $1000. You will remain anonymous and we pay when an arrest is made. You don’t have to wait for a guilty verdict after a long trial; you get your money fast! Just the way it should be!



GOLD PLATED FIRE AX STOLEN
December 16, 2007
On Tuesday the Eleventh of December, a gold plated fire axe was reported stolen in Moline. The 2005 Chevy Uplander van where the axe was stored was parked at Menards around 2:30 PM and then around 3:00 PM it was parked in the Wal-Mart lot. The theft occurred while the van was at one of those locations. Also stolen was the oak crown molding and wood needed for making a shadow box. This full size fire axe is gold plated and has IAFF markings. The axe was to be placed in a presentation box and presented to a retiring fireman. This Axe is unique and we are paying top dollar for any hot leads that would lead investigators to it. Please call our tip line, 309-762-9500 and you could receive up to $1000 cash.

CAT BURGLAR WORKING IL QC
November 9, 2007
Recently, Moline, East Moline, and Silvis have had similar business burglaries committed by a rooftop “Cat Burglar”. In Moline, Term City and the In Touch Adult Day Care Center were hit the first week of November. Both businesses suffered losses in the thousands. East Moline and Silvis have also experienced the same type of business burglaries in their cities. This burglar removes a rooftop air unit or any vent that enables him to squeeze down into the business. Once inside, he may have help removing the items as some were quite large. Police are asking citizens to help by calling in anyone seen on a roof of a business, any unattended ladders against a building, or cars/trucks parked very close to a closed business. Anyone walking around a business at night dressed in black should prompt your call. If you know who is committing these burglaries please call the Crime Stoppers tip line 309-762-9500. If your tip leads to the capture of the “Cat Burglar” you will receive up to $1000.



MOLINE GAS STATION ROBBED AT GUNPOINT
November 1, 2007
Shortly before 2:00 AM on Sunday the 28th of October, a male black dressed in black clothing, wearing a black ski mask and carrying a semi-automatic handgun, robbed the GASLAND located at 1305 15th Street, Moline. Our suspect is approximately 6’00 tall and was wearing a black hooded jacket, black pants, black shoes, and was holding the handgun in his left hand. Moline Police and Rock Island County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area but the suspect managed to get away. If you have any information on who may be responsible for this armed robbery you could receive up to $1000 if your tip leads police to an arrest. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.   



GUNS TAKEN IN CARBON CLIFF BURGLARY
October 19, 2007
Rock Island Sheriff Deputies responded to a forced entry at the Carbon Cliff Bait and Tackle Shop, 413 2nd Avenue, sometime late Wednesday night the 17th or early morning the 18th. Our suspect made entry to the shop and after breaking a glass case removed eleven handguns. Needless to say, deputies and police want these guns recovered. If you know the name of our suspect or have any information that may assist law enforcement, please call the Crime Stoppers tip line 309-762-9500. If your tip leads to an arrest or recovery of the handguns, you could receive up to $1,000.     



GUN STOLEN IN MOLINE HOME BURGLARY
October 5, 2007
On the 9th of June a home in the 2000 block of 9th Street, Moline was broken into. Taken were a 9mm handgun, credit cards, and other property. On the 10th of June an individual attempted to use one of these stolen debit cards at the Jewell/Osco at City Line Plaza, 2010 1st Street in Moline. Below is a photo captured from the surveillance video of the individual police are looking for.   If you can identify this individual please call our tip line 309-762-9500. If your information leads to an arrest you could receive up to $1000.

 


SCOTT COUNTY MURDER REMAINS UNSOLVED - YOU CAN HELP!
September 28, 2007
The body of Angela Hennes was found badly burned in an isolated farm field in the 15000 block of 100th Avenue, Davenport on the 13th of January. The Scott County Sheriff’s Department has ruled her death a homicide. Although the area is not heavily traveled, deputies know that someone can provide a tip that would help fill the gap of time in Angela’s life from the 3rd of January until she was found. Crime Stoppers has authorized a $1000 reward and the Scott County Sheriff’s Department has pledged an additional $4000. You will remain anonymous when you call our 24 hour tip line 309-762-9500. 

MILAN POLICE STILL SEEKING CLUES ON THE MURDER OF NICK ATWATER
September 16, 2007
A shooting in Milan Sunday, January, 8th, 2006 killed one man and left police hunting for a suspect vehicle.  Officers found Nicholas Atwater, 34, at 2:25 a.m. at 280 W. 20th Ave., in the Village Woods apartment complex parking lot. He was taken to Rock Island's Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, where he died as a result of his injuries.  Police are looking for a dark-colored, 1980s or 1990s model, full-size van, last seen leaving the complex shortly after the shooting. The van was last seen heading north on W. 4th Street from 20th Avenue, said Milan Police Chief Mark Beckwith.   A resident of Village Woods said Sunday that he and his wife woke up to the noise at about 2:30 a.m. "There were five very distinct gunshots," he said. Another Village Woods resident said he also heard five or six shots between 2 and 3 a.m.  Milan Police are determined to bring those responsible for this murder to justice.  The person who provides the tip that solves this one is guaranteed a $1,000 cash reward. Those with information should call Crime Stoppers at (309) 762-9500.

Left: Victim Nicholas Atwater.  Above: Village Woods Apartments

DAVENPORT PD NEED INFORMATION ON "COLD CASE"
September 7, 2007
Davenport Police and Crime Stoppers need your help in a cold case homicide. George “Louie” Guiterrez was found wrapped in a sleeping bag in the bed of his maroon 1983 Chevrolet pick-up truck. He had been murdered. The truck was parked along the Mississippi river in the 3400 block of South Concorde Street in the early afternoon of October 19th, 2004.  Mr. Guiterrez died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head. Louie was a big Dallas Cowboys Fan and his truck was covered in Cowboys stickers and signs. If you have any information regarding Mr. Guiterrez or his truck, please call our tip line 309-762-9500. If your information leads to an arrest you will receive $1000. 

ARMED ROBBERY UNSOLVED IN MILAN
July 20, 2007
Around 4:50 AM Wednesday morning, on  the 18th of July, the Milan Citgo was robbed by two masked individuals. After one of the suspects displayed a knife and demanded money from the clerk, the clerk cleverly found a way to escape out the back door and call police. Unknown items may have been taken before the two suspects left the store. Both suspects are white, one was approximately 5’ 10”, 130 – 150 pounds. The other is described as 5’ 5”, 130 pounds. If you any information that would help Milan police please call the Crime Stoppers tip line 309-762-9500.



GRAFITTI VANDALS SOUGHT
July 1, 2007
The evening of Thursday the 28th and early Friday morning the 29th of June, Moline Police were looking for suspects who had scrawled graffiti on a church, numerous vehicles, and a boat. The Tabernacle Baptist Church 2601 15th Street, was hit with disgusting anti Christian vulgar language. Washable red and blue paint was used to deface the house of worship and numerous vehicles throughout the city. Some vehicles were also hit with eggs. Even the owner of a boat for sale in the 3300 block of 15th Street A reported that he was a victim. What may seem like fun to the young and stupid can have real consequences never anticipated by our suspects once they are caught. Crime Stoppers would like the individuals responsible for this damage to be held accountable. If you have any information that would lead Detectives to those responsible please call our tip line 309-762-9500.      



THEFT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS UNSOLVED
June 7, 2007
Since April, unknown suspects have been stealing catalytic converters from vehicles and businesses in the Illinois Quad Cities area.   The Milan Police Department reports that in April, 35 catalytic converters were taken from Auto Zone.   In May, 8 cars parked in long-term parking at the Quad City International Airport had their catalytic converters stolen.  And recently, the Moline Police Department received a report of three catalytic converters being taken from Southpark Auto Sales.  If you know who’s responsible for these thefts, please call the Crime Stoppers tip line, 309-762-9500. As always, you’ll remain anonymous, and if your information leads to an arrest, you’ll receive a cash reward of UP TO $1,000.



POLICE LOOKING FOR KILLER
June 1, 2007
At approximately 2:00 AM on May 31st, Moline Police responded to a shooting in the 800 block of 18th Avenue. They found Darrell Little shot in the abdomen. He later died from his injury. A group of males were seen running from the area. Currently, no motive has been found for the shooting. If you saw anything, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, please call our tip line 309-762-9500. You will remain anonymous and if your tip leads to an arrest you will receive the full $1000 cash award.    SOLVED!!!!!! A TIP FROM THE PUBLIC LED TO THE SOLVING OF THIS HOMICIDE.  THANK YOU!  YOU MAKE IT WORK!

POLICE AND FAMILY OF GEORGE LISTER NEED YOUR HELP NOW
November 10, 2005
The body of Missing Person George Lister was found and foul play is still suspected, though the cause of death is undetermined.  Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 to anyone with information that can help police arrest Mr. Lister's killer. Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department Investigators and East Moline Police are requesting you contact us if you have any information.  The tip line is 309-762-9500. You will remain anonymous and if your information solves this murder, you could collect up to $1,000 cash.

TASK FORCE FORMED IN ELWESS DOUBLE HOMICIDE
January 21, 2005
A special task force created by East Moline police has brought Rock Island County investigators, Moline Police, and the Illinois State Police together to solve the double murder of Ed and Doris Elwess. Working together police will revisit old leads and pursue new ones in the hope that they can find the killer or killers. It was the evening of Friday November First or early Saturday morning the Second 2002 when the Elwess couple were murdered in their home. Two handguns missing from the murder scene were later discovered a short distance from the home, found under brush near the railroad tracks. The Elwess family has pledged $5000 cash and Crime Stoppers have their max $1000 for a grand total of $6000 in reward money for one phone call! If you have any information on these murders please call our tip line 309-762-9500. You will remain anonymous because we do not use caller ID and we will never ask for your name!   



NEW EVIDENCE IN ELWESS MURDERS
November 19, 2004
East Moline Police finally caught a bit of good fortune when they learned that two handguns found April 3rd 2004 were involved in the murder of Ed and Doris Elwess. Police responded to the area of 5th Street and 15th Avenue in the north alley and placed the two weapons into evidence. They were immediately transported to the Illinois State Police Forensic Science Laboratory where, amongst other findings, they determined that the recovered handguns were indeed the murder weapons. Investigators continue to work every lead they get and are asking you to call with any information that might help them find the killer or killers. We are offering $1,000 cash for your anonymous tip. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.



TASK FORCE SEEKING CLUES IN KNAPTON MURDER
July 2, 2004
This Fourth of July weekend, while we celebrate our independence, a special homicide task force will be pouring over evidence and clues related to a murder that occurred one year ago. Jone Knapton was reported missing by her family on the 6th of July, 2003.  Four days later her body was recovered in the Green River just outside Geneseo. The individual responsible for this grisly murder must be caught and brought to justice. The task force intends to do just that. Local law enforcement officers are currently posting flyers in area businesses. The hope is that someone, somewhere remembers seeing something out of the ordinary. If you have any information that might help these assembled detectives, please call.   The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.

POLICE STILL SEEKING INFORMATION ON DOUBLE HOMICIDE
July 8, 2003
East Moline Police and Crime Stoppers still need your help with information concerning the murders of Edward and Doris Elwess (pictured below). They were shot in their home at 456 15th Avenue, East Moline, sometime after 7:00 Friday evening the first of November. The couple was found in the home around 10:00 AM Saturday morning. New information shared by East Moline detectives with Channel 4 Eyewitness News during a Crime Stoppers reenactment include the belief that two handguns may be missing from the residence. Also learned was the killers' point of entry, which was through the kitchen window. Police are still investigating leads.  Crime Stoppers can help anyone with information that leads police to an arrest by keeping their identity anonymous and providing them with $1,000 cash. The family are offering an additional $5,000 reward. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.

 

1999 MURDER IN MOLINE REMAINS UNSOLVED
May 29, 2003
A home invasion the night of January 10th 1999 ended with a man stabbed to death. Moline Police and area law enforcement are still in need of that one anonymous tip which could lead them to the killers. Robert Blanks and Zeneta Jones were ending their day in their home in the 300 block of 11th Street, Moline. With thier three young children in bed and the home secured, Zeneta went to bed.  A short time later she was startled by three male blacks in ski masks, one of them holding a gun to her head, the others armed with knives. Zeneta had been stabbed once when Robert appeared from the shower. The masked subjects then attacked Robert. Zeneta and the children were able to escape to the house next door. Robert made it next door a short time later, covered in blood. Shortly after arriving, he succumbed to the multiple stab wounds he had received. Crime Stoppers is still offering $1,000 cash for any information that would lead to the arrest of those responsible for this murder. We do not want your name, just your information. The anonymous tip line is 309-762-9500. 



Davenport Police Need your Help in Solving a Murder!
Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities and the Davenport Police Department are seeking the public’s help in solving a homicide.  On Monday, August 5, 2002, at approximately 11:40 pm, Lewis Glenn was shot and killed while in the parking lot of Zion Lutheran Church located at 8^th and Taylor in Davenport.  A vehicle which may have been involved is described as a dark blue vehicle with a tinted back window. Davenport Police are asking that anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the shooting and anyone with information concerning the person responsible for the death of Lewis Glenn call the Davenport Police Department at 326-7785. Or if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities at 309-762-9500.  If your information leads to an arrest, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.